I will graduate with a degree in organisational psychology (with emphasis on organisational development and organisational decision making) from a top tier university? Is this degree relevant for MC, do I stand a chance for getting an interview? Thanks

What does "top tier" mean, specifically?

Top ranked, target school for MCs.

What I meant was was it Oxbridge or one of the other Russell Group universities, or a different university? (Assume you are targeting MC firms)

sorry, assume you are targeting UK MC firms.

I would say that your degree is very relevant. As an experienced management consultant who's worked at a couple of the big 4 firms, degree subject is never really that relevant - tenacity, drive, intellect and interpersonal skills are what counts at graduate level - no one has a degree in consulting, so it's pretty much a level playing field.Having said that, being successful in consulting is in part about understanding what drives people - consulting isn't really complex - it's the people we work with - at client site, and in teams around us, that provide the complexity. Understanding their drivers, and how to react and build relationships with them, makes consultants able to communicate, form strong working relationships, and therefore enables delivery, and sell on work.Be confident, articulate yourself well, demonstrate enthusiasm and intellect and do some preparation in advance of interviews and assessment centres and you will do well.Good luck,T

Sorry, the missing bit from my email above is that if you have a degree in organisational pyschology and org decision making then you already have a head start I understanding what drives people and how organisations work, and so, whilst I don't necessarily think that degree subject is hugely important in consulting, I think yours is very relevant.

If it is a top target uni, degree in literature will be fine. However, organisatonal psychology sounds very relevant indeed.

Anyone else?